New College Graduate Engineer 1 - Life Safety Group - Rock Hill, with Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house testing (PITCO) and commissioning phases.
• Performs programming and troubleshooting of fire detection and alarm systems, in PITCO and onsite.
• Provide training on the operations and maintenance of the system and produce close-out documentation.
• Support the day-to-day operations of a project or sub-section of a project.
• Performs site surveys, and produces survey reports.
• Produces takeoff sheets, bill of materials, and contributes to project proposals.
• Ability to participate in design of fire detection & alarm systems and mass notification systems.
• Produce artifacts for correct planning of fabrication, in-house testing (PITCO), and onsite Commissioning of fire detection and alarm systems.
• Maintain organized and detailed project records.
• Create a task oriented schedule, and maintain a baseline.
• Identify, document, and resolve issues.
• Lead lessons learned meetings.
• Support project-closeout including punch list creation, management, and closure.
• Maintain as-builts as work is completed.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Uphold the business unit and company culture, and sponsor the correct use of processes, flowcharts and standards.
• Communicate direction and ensure that it has been understood and carried out.
• Communicate with people outside the Company, represent the Company to customers, the public, the government, and other partners while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Fire Protection, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline is required with 0+ years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
  • Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements including U.S. citizenship for access to classified information. (Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance required).

  Desired Skills

  • NICET II in fire detection and alarm a strong preference.
  • Intimate knowledge of fire alarm system architecture and programming.
  • Intimate knowledge of NFPA and building codes.
  • Experience commissioning and testing fire alarm systems.
  • General life safety design knowledge along with programming and commissioning of FA systems; experience with Notifier & VESDA is a plus.
  • Fluent in ACAD/Revit or other design tools.
  • Proficient in complete system layout in accordance with code, battery calculations and develop sequence of operations/scripts for complete FA systems.
  • Commissioning experience is a must.
  • Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
  • Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.

  Abilities

  • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Identify and understand the speech of another person.